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Center for Civic Education: 60 Second Civics
60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the...
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60 Second Civics: Naacp
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has played a critical role in improving the lives of African Americans in its battle against all types of racial discrimination.
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60 Second Civics: Rights Before Civil War Pt. 12: The Ideal of Equality
The ideal of equality was stated in the Declaration of Independence. Abolitionists and African Americans used this as an argument against segregation.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 4: Treatment After Civil War
Today we learn how some northern states granted increasing rights to African Americans. In the South, the situation was quite different.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 6: Black Codes
What were the Black Codes? Find out on today's podcast.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 7: Threats and Intimidation
In southern states after the Civil War, African Americans were systematically denied basic civil rights. Vigilante groups engaged in campaigns of terror against African Americans.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 8: A Reign of Terror
When Union troops left the South, a reign of terror began. And Congress could not stop it.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 9: Moral/political Motivations
After the Civil War, Republicans had both moral and political reasons to support the civil rights of African Americans.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 10: The Fourteenth Amendment
After the Civil War, Republicans had both moral and political reasons to support the civil rights of African Americans. This led to the Fourteenth Amendment.
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60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt. 14: Poll Taxes, Literacy Tests
Southern states after the Civil War devised many methods for preventing African Americans from voting.
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60 Second Civics: Civil Rights Part 6: Segregation in the 1950s
On today's episode we examine segregation in the 1950s. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
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60 Second Civics: Voting Rights: Violence Against Mexican Americans
Despite being given the right to vote in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexican Americans were the target of violence and racism, and were subject to tactics similar to African Americans, e.g., literacy tests, to prevent them from voting.
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60 Second Civics: Congress and the British Parliament
Discusses how the structure of Congress differs from the British parliamentary system.
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60 Second Civics: The Reformation Part 4
In today's episode, we learn about how the Reformation contributed to the development of modern individualism. [1 min. 29 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: The Origins of Judicial Review
Today we discuss the origins of judicial review. This process began in the 1600's in England, came to America and is vital to modern day checks and balances. [1 min. 20 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Rise of Capitalism Part 1
On the podcast today, we learn about the rise of capitalism and when it began. [1:22]
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60 Second Civics: Democracy Defined
What exactly is democracy? Why do we need it? Find out on today's episode. [1 min. 18 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Rule by the People
Learn about popular sovereignty, a foundational component to democracy, and the consent of the governed on today's podcast. [1:05]
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60 Second Civics: Rise of Capitalism Part 2
Today we learn about how capitalism empowered a new class of citizens. It allowed opportunity for independent business choices and offered people more time personal interests. [1 min. 17 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: The Rule of Law as an Essential Element of Constitutionalism
The rule of law is a primary element of constitutionalism. It allows for the judiciary to review those laws created by legislature to determine whether they uphold the constitution or not. [1 min. 12 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Popular Sovereignty
What is popular sovereignty? Is government the master of the people, or is it the other way around? Find out on today's podcast. [1:03]
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60 Second Civics: Authority Flows From the People
Popular sovereignty means that authority flows from the people to the state, not the other way around. This concept is one of the foundations of the democracy of the United States to limit the power of the government. [56 secs.]
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60 Second Civics: Limited Powers of Democratic Governments
It is an abuse of power for a democratic government to claim more powers than the people have delegated to it. The job of the public is to lawfully protect or change the laws if they see rights being neglected.
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60 Second Civics: Rise of Capitalism Part 3
Today we examine two influences on capitalism: natural rights philosophy and the rise of Protestant groups. [1 min. 22 secs.]